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Fly on the Wall—Eyes Up Here

In a timeless instant, simultaneous and thereby immeasurable, a Queen passed away and a King occupies the throne.  This instant transfer in power serves as a reminder that, lest we forget the centuries of history that have culminated in our clickbait culture, aversion to even a moment’s pause weighs heavily on many institutions.  Ambiguity breeds… Read more »

Music Review—Decompose

Artist: Bring On The Storm Single: “Decompose” Calgary-based melodic hardcore/punk rock band, Bring On The Storm, has released a single titled “Decompose”. Stream the song anywhere you get your music and check out the official music video on YouTube. The band was founded in 2016 by guitarist Brandyn Smith, bassist Josh Wallace and drummer Clayton… Read more »

A Beginner’s Guide

[Back in late April, issue 3016 was one of the few Voice Magazine issues that published with two comics.  This one, from Savannah Ugo, tickled me because I used to know a couple of people very much like this.  They took ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ way too far, and it was fun to have… Read more »

Vintage Voice!

You might be too full from holiday goodies to even think about celebrating National Shortbread Day on January 6, but on the other hand nyum-nyum-nyum. Have your cookies, and diet too.  Katie D’Souza presents some strategies for enjoying treats while keeping to a diet.  “Guilt sets in—I never, ever should have even touched one!—and then… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Isabel Allande

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Dear Barb—Studying Procrastination

Dear Barb: Hi, I recently completed first year university and I did alright, but I must learn to manage my time better.  I felt very scattered and barely completed my assignments in time.  I ended up feeling stressed all the time.  It is not that I was partying a lot, I just couldn’t seem to… Read more »

AUSU Update!

The AU Students’ Union would like to wish you a happy New Year and all the best in 2023! Pursuing an education can be challenging so it’s important to celebrate milestones, big or small, and you did it—you made it another year! Not only did you make it, but you’re bettering yourself through post- secondary… Read more »

Sure-Fire Ways to get Fit this New Year

The new year is almost upon us, so you may choose to make some resolutions.  If fitness is a goal, then you’ve just entered fantasy land, because the highs you are about to feel will be worth the pain and effort.  You will gain incredible results in as soon as three months.  With that said,… Read more »

Four Tips on Leading a Less Materialistic Lifestyle

I love me a new purse or a cozy jacket.  But at what point do these items become meaningless?  When you already have them but need five more of course!  Our relationship with items is very much governed by our capitalistic and consumption-focused world.  It’s difficult when social media is used as a form of… Read more »